Day: April 2, 2013

Going-home bill aims to resolve K-12 impasse

In order to adjourn, possibly by Thursday, legislative budget writers must still draft and pass a 2013-14 public school budget.

Building ‘no-excuses’ schools

Two schools of thought on personalizing the education experience.

House Ed advances ‘radiator cap’ contract bill

An Idaho School Boards Assocation-supported bill would allow school districts to cut teacher pay or reduce contract days. It now heads to the House floor.

Senate demands federal lands transfer

The Idaho Legislature is now on record demanding a transfer of federal lands to the states — as a way of boosting the endowment for public schools.

Schools face cut in federal timber payments

The across-the-board federal budget cuts known as the “sequester” may hit home — to the tune of roughly $400,000 — for schools in Idaho timber country.

Signs point to K-12 budget deal (UPDATED)

Here’s one indication that a public school budget deal is in place. The Legislature’s education committees have scheduled a Wednesday morning meeting to talk over details.